Daffodils are perhaps one of the most low-maintenance choices for your acidic-soil garden: they do not need to be watered over the summer months, when the plants will go dormant. They are perfect ...

Acid soils have a pH of below seven ... This means it can be bone dry in summer and plants will need far more watering and feeding than on any other soil. Chalky soils are always alkaline ...

Once you test your soil for pH, you will know whether or not you need to adjust the pH level for the specific crop you will grow. Garden lime consists of finely ground limestone and is applied to the ...

I have had questions about growing blueberries from folks who have already bought blueberry bushes and planted them. Ooops! These bushes require careful planning. Here’s why.

Blueberries require light, free-draining acidic soils, with plenty of rich ... apart from keeping the plant tidy. After this, blueberries need regular pruning to maintain plant vigour and high ...